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8th Mar 2017, 07:48 PM
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Looks reasonably with a mild burr but not like a...
Looks reasonably with a mild burr but not like a laser cut. I don't have a camera atm sorry.
What methods are best try to file down the sharp edges of the long cuts of the sheet? Hand files are... -
7th Mar 2017, 06:04 PM
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Yep all my stuff is for mild steel & wood. All my...
Yep all my stuff is for mild steel & wood. All my sharp new high speed bits don't even touch stainless.
Anyway I tried the stainless jigsaw blade & it cuts pretty well. But at nearly 20bucks a... -
2nd Mar 2017, 06:10 PM
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Hi. They are about 2-3mm wide. Just takes...
Hi.
They are about 2-3mm wide. Just takes about half a minute of constant drilling to finally start making a deep hole & then it starts to dig in & cuts through. drill bit is dull though. Need to... -
1st Mar 2017, 06:31 PM
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Thanks for advice I like the masking tape idea,...
Thanks for advice I like the masking tape idea, gives me another idea.
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1st Mar 2017, 06:28 PM
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Yes I have a little makita jigsaw. I will try...
Yes I have a little makita jigsaw. I will try that first before angle grinder. I noticed the bluing around holes I drilled.
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28th Feb 2017, 05:45 PM
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Cheap way to cut Stainless Steel Sheet without damaging/warping?
I have stainless steel 304 & 316 in thickness between 0.5mm to 0.9mm that is polished up (some both sides). I'm wanting to cut in without any warping or scratching to the sheet. After the cut I would...
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22nd Feb 2017, 06:12 PM
Thread: Electric Metal Shears Noob questions
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Thanks everyone for your help. These things...
Thanks everyone for your help.
These things sure are better than a hand saw I had. Only issue is they don't give a perfect cut & leave cutting scissor marks right on the edge of the steel, these... -
21st Feb 2017, 05:57 PM
Thread: Electric Metal Shears Noob questions
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Electric Metal Shears Noob questions
Hi.
I brought cheap Ozito 500W shears to occasional cut 1mm stainless steel. I figured since I will be using them a couple of times a year they would be all I need. So far they cut reasonably... -
14th Apr 2016, 05:55 PM
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Guess Ill have to consider this option too, if...
Guess Ill have to consider this option too, if they can be taken apart easy.
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14th Apr 2016, 05:54 PM
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Thanks, Ill consider it now.
Thanks, Ill consider it now.
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13th Apr 2016, 07:34 PM
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Welding to an office style chair Gas Lift Spindle?
I'm looking to weld some 3mm pieces to mine without too much damage & not effect rotation of the chair. The idea is the welded pieces will hit the top of the spindle guide & give a ridged chair that...
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27th Aug 2015, 07:56 PM
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Thin bare/naked sheet that won't rust or scratch easy
Looking for thin flat/smooth ~1.2mm steel that will sit on a solid sub surface so that water containers will sit & slide on this thin sheet. Panting isn't possible as it will chip & wear in no time....
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31st Jul 2015, 04:19 PM
Thread: Ozito Angle Grinder switch wont turn off
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They accepted it with no receipt & box & gave a...
They accepted it with no receipt & box & gave a replacement. Too easy.
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30th Jul 2015, 12:12 AM
Thread: Ozito Angle Grinder switch wont turn off
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About a week, but the box is turfed, I usually...
About a week, but the box is turfed, I usually keep the box & receipt until I have test used my devices. Didn't bother as I thought its just a simple grinder
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29th Jul 2015, 11:50 PM
Thread: Ozito Angle Grinder switch wont turn off
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Ozito Angle Grinder switch wont turn off
The plastic switch works/moves up & down whether holding with finger or in lock position. But after just my first use the thing wont turn off now. The underneath switch looks like its moving up and...
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25th Jun 2015, 06:27 PM
Thread: Help with corner to corner join
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Thanks Grahame, big help, really appreciate it :)
Thanks Grahame, big help, really appreciate it :)
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24th Jun 2015, 07:27 PM
Thread: Help with corner to corner join
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Hi, I have Weldcorp 2.5mm Mild Steel rods, DC...
Hi,
I have Weldcorp 2.5mm Mild Steel rods, DC arc 130A & the steel is typical sheet. this fab/tube 25cm long 40x60mm will be placed onto a tripod like a pedestal fan only very strong, holding an... -
23rd Jun 2015, 07:01 PM
Thread: Help with corner to corner join
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Help with corner to corner join
If you wanted to weld two plates of 3mm steel with an arc welder in a corner to corner weld. After you do the tac welds.
Which size electrode? 2 or 3mm? Would the 3mm be too thick & hot?
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17th Jun 2015, 05:59 PM
Thread: Which join method gives Strongest bond?
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Hi, That size would work I guess. cheers
Hi, That size would work I guess. cheers
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16th Jun 2015, 05:56 PM
Thread: Which join method gives Strongest bond?
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Hi, its about a 25cm long. 6x3.5cm tube. ...
Hi, its about a 25cm long. 6x3.5cm tube.
As for what its for, hard to describe exactly, its a stand on a tripod holding some weight. As long as its strength is close to a stock 3mm tube. -
15th Jun 2015, 06:02 PM
Thread: Which join method gives Strongest bond?
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Which join method gives Strongest bond?
Which of the following two welds give strongest bond/join for each of the 4 sides? Is there any real difference? Im about to make a rectangular tube out of 3mm sheet cut pieces with my little 130a...
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16th Apr 2015, 06:20 PM
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Faster simple way to level a side of Steel?
I cut a 3mm sheet piece of steel with a hand hacksaw & re added a permanent marker line just below the cut to file down by hand & checked with level. It just takes so long. The cut by hacksaw is...
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7th Feb 2014, 11:32 PM
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Might try finding someone to cut the plate then....
Might try finding someone to cut the plate then. It is to keep a square piece of Plywood from warping. Thinness is important. Maybe those automotive epoxy glues will do?
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7th Feb 2014, 10:43 PM
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Can these 2mm thick pieces be wielded without adding to their thickness?
Here is what I want to weld up to keep a piece of plywood from warping. Could the join be welded & grinded back mostly so it doesnt add anymore to the thickness?
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Was wondering if the...